This movie is a prime example of what I call "dated." Many fine movies made in the 1930s and 40s are definitely NOT dated: Casablanca, The Big Sleep, Dodsworth, Mrs. Miniver, The Best Years of Our Lives. It doesn't matter that they were made 60 or 70 years ago, the people are events are fresh and powerful.
Unfortunately, I can't say that about this movie. It tries very hard to be profound and moving. But it is just too contrived. I just can't believe the actions of the main characters are real. Irene Dunne and Robert Taylor do a good enough job acting. But the basic plot and dialog just don't make sense. They are too much aimed to appeal to the tastes and customs of an era and a level of sophistication now gone.
I don't want to give away any spoilers so I'll not go into details.
It did keep surprising me however, and is worth watching if you like movies that are slightly unrealistic romantic soap operas.
Unfortunately, I can't say that about this movie. It tries very hard to be profound and moving. But it is just too contrived. I just can't believe the actions of the main characters are real. Irene Dunne and Robert Taylor do a good enough job acting. But the basic plot and dialog just don't make sense. They are too much aimed to appeal to the tastes and customs of an era and a level of sophistication now gone.
I don't want to give away any spoilers so I'll not go into details.
It did keep surprising me however, and is worth watching if you like movies that are slightly unrealistic romantic soap operas.
- henry